Norwegian OM606 build
Norwegian OM606 build
(10-08-2012, 11:20 AM)HaavardPYA Nice project! The rear axel is the weak link in the 201. Is the 2,3 16v rear axle any stronger than the W124? I know that the BMW e28 rear axle bolts right on the w124 bolt holes, just need a custom diff mount. And then you can use the big "210" Bmw 7-serie diff. But i dont think there is any option like that to the 201. Maybe you can use a e28 rear end and shorten it to be narrower?
Im from Norway and doing a 606 swap in a 201 myself, so its really nice to see what needs to be done with the driveline!
A friend of mine is running the 530D tranny and BMW "210" diff in his E21 with a S54 engine. The only thing that been broken this season is a joint on the propshaft and plenty of tires Im pretty sure that BMW parts is a cheap and strong solution when it comes to driveline.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18Q-1569WZc
-Håvard
(10-08-2012, 11:20 AM)HaavardPYA Nice project! The rear axel is the weak link in the 201. Is the 2,3 16v rear axle any stronger than the W124? I know that the BMW e28 rear axle bolts right on the w124 bolt holes, just need a custom diff mount. And then you can use the big "210" Bmw 7-serie diff. But i dont think there is any option like that to the 201. Maybe you can use a e28 rear end and shorten it to be narrower?
Im from Norway and doing a 606 swap in a 201 myself, so its really nice to see what needs to be done with the driveline!
A friend of mine is running the 530D tranny and BMW "210" diff in his E21 with a S54 engine. The only thing that been broken this season is a joint on the propshaft and plenty of tires Im pretty sure that BMW parts is a cheap and strong solution when it comes to driveline.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18Q-1569WZc
-Håvard